Texas GOP Caucus backs resolution on states securing borders against invasion

7 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 7

Rep. Jodey Arrington's H.Res. 50 cites Article I, Section 10, while Texas Republicans urge Congress to approve it as Texas Senate Bill 4 nears a May 15 start.
Arrington said the measure would preserve state powers if a future administration failed on border enforcement, while supporters argued it could strengthen Texas's legal and political case.
The push comes as civil rights groups seek emergency relief against SB 4, arguing immigration enforcement is a federal power, despite a recent appeals court ruling allowing the law to proceed.

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